OctoBIRD raises fall spirits in De Pere Instead of homecoming, De Pere High School now, after 14 years, celebrates OctoBIRD Fest Check out this story on greenbaypressgazette.com: http://gbpg.net/1tAJMyO The new fall event replaced homecoming, which was banned in 2000 after the event escalated to cruel pranks and vandalism. OctoBIRD Fest is aimed at boosting school spirit with a parade, pep rally and fall dance with a student court.
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Little change in state school aid for area districts Green Bay School District will receive 3.7 percent more than last year Check out this story on greenbaypressgazette.com: http://gbpg.net/1obe09x Most Brown County school districts this school year won't see major changes in the amount of general aid received from the state compared with 2013-14. The Green Bay School District will receive one of the biggest bumps for area schools.
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Preble's Neumeier places in top 10 for third straight year at state golf De Pere's Growt ties for 14th and G.B. Notre Dame places sixth in team standings Check out this story on greenbaypressgazette.com: http://gbpg.net/1xQBMYE MADISON - Green Bay Preble senior Maddy Neumeier tied for 10th place in Division 1 of the WIAA state girls golf meet Tuesday at University Ridge. Neumeier carded an 83 to post a two-day total of 160 to finish in the top 10 for a third straight year.
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RDA gets look at Hampton Inn renderings Downtown hotel will be renovated inside and get new exterior with "curb appeal" Check out this story on greenbaypressgazette.com: http://gbpg.net/1xQnTd1 This is an artist's rendering of the Hampton Inn planned for downtown Green Bay, adjacent to the KI Convention Center. Architect Stan Ramaker showed the Redevelopment Authority exterior renderings of how the hotel is expected to look after its conversion.
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Scholarships helping women achieve success These women want make a difference in the world by furthering their education. Check out this story on greenbaypressgazette.com: http://gbpg.net/1xPy9Ce Eighteen years ago when I became a member of Management Women Inc., I joined the Awards Committee, which screens the applicants for scholarships presented by the organization.
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De Pere's Growt dances way back to state tournament Redbirds junior is a skilled dancer and golfer Check out this story on greenbaypressgazette.com: http://gbpg.net/1xHKfNJ De Pere junior Megan Growt discussses advancing to the WIAA Division 1 state girls golf tournament for a third time. De Pere junior Megan Growt tees off at the 18th hole on Royal Scot Golf Club on during a WIAA Division 1 sectional.
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Gamblers kick off rivalry with OT win over Capitols Sam Miletic scored the game-winning goal with 54 seconds remaining in overtime Check out this story on greenbaypressgazette.com: http://gbpg.net/1xEONV0 Green Bay Gamblers forward Brent Gates Jr. gets ready for a face off against Madison Capitols forward Ryan Lohn in the first period of Saturday's game at the Resch Center in Ashwaubenon. Sam Miletic scored the game-winning goal with 54 seconds remaining in overtime to help the Green Bay Gamblers rally for a 5-4 victory against the expansion Madison Capitols on Saturday in front of 3,277 at the Resch Center.
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Runners hit the trail during the second annual Run for the Hill of It 5K Trail Run at Triangle Sports Area in the Baird Creek Parkway, Saturday, October 11, 2014. Run for the Hill of It 5K Trail Run Runners hit the trail during the second annual Run for the Hill of It 5K Trail Run at Triangle Sports Area in the Baird Creek Parkway, Saturday, October 11, 2014.
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Green Bay Southwest running back Taylor VanRite is brought down by De Pere'sBen Van Camp in the FRCC game at De Pere High School, Friday, October 10, 2014. De Pere 28, Green Bay Southwest 21 Green Bay Southwest running back Taylor VanRite is brought down by De Pere'sBen Van Camp in the FRCC game at De Pere High School, Friday, October 10, 2014.
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Check out this story on greenbaypressgazette.com: http://gbpg.net/1xv6qXu Job seekers attending the Wisconsin Career Fair held at Shopko Hall found a number of employers who say that finding people to fill their positions is difficult. Christina Iniguez, 17, talks with Susan Van Faasen, the assistant store manager for the Younkers at Bay Park Square on Thursday at the Wisconsin Career Expo at Shopko Hall.
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Blind pedestrian hit by car treated and released Driver cited for failure to yield to a blind person and driving with a suspended license. Check out this story on greenbaypressgazette.com: http://gbpg.net/1xq3E5G A 65-year-old blind man struck by a car in Green Bay Tuesday night was treated and released from a local hospital, authorities said Wednesday.
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Senior spotlight: WDP's Jereczek setting up her future Phantoms setter will start college at New Hampshire in January Check out this story on greenbaypressgazette.com: http://gbpg.net/1vRzfOC Jereczek, who has a grade-point average above 4.0 because of numerous Advanced Placement courses, will graduate Nov. 21. She is doing so early so she can start college and join the University of New Hampshire volleyball team in January. Along with Loyola recruit Heather Kocken, Jereczek is one of two future NCAA Division I players on the Phantoms' roster this season.
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De Pere's De Cleene goes distance with competitive drive Sophomore won FRCC and WIAA D1 sectional titles last year Check out this story on greenbaypressgazette.com: http://gbpg.net/1xngcee The De Pere sophomore has taken them all on in a variety of sports, including countless one-on-one basketball games. "They always roughhoused with me," said De Cleene, who is the youngest child.
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Damage is estimated at $5,000 in the incident that started at 6 p.m. at Bonsai Sushi & Asian Cuisine, 116 S. Broadway. Someone in the restaurant noticed a burning odor and called firefighters, Fire Capt.
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Zesty's moving from Suamico to Howard location Frozen custard restaurant to move into former Fox Communities Credit Union building. Check out this story on greenbaypressgazette.com: http://gbpg.net/1vKkdKt Zesty's Frozen Custard in Suamico will be moving to the site of the former Fox Communities Credit Union in Howard.
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Meeting set to discuss Wisconsin 57 work Public hearing set for 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Aldo Leopold Community School. Check out this story on greenbaypressgazette.com: http://gbpg.net/1xifkas A public hearing for the reconstruction of about 3A1 2 miles of Wisconsin 57 is set for 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Aldo Leopold Community School, 622 Eliza St. The construction work - set for 2018 - will affect the intersection of Randall Avenue in De Pere to just north of Marine Street in Allouez.
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Bedroom makeovers delight ailing youngsters Special Spaces creates 'haven' for siblings Becca, Evan Connelly Check out this story on greenbaypressgazette.com: http://gbpg.net/1vHDvjp Special Spaces-Green Bay unveiled bedroom makeovers for Evan and Becca Connelly of De Pere, both of whom suffer a rare genetic disorder. Melanie McKeefry, of Special Spaces, creates a mural with a princess theme, during the dream bedroom makeover for Becca Connelly, who along with brother, Evan, suffers from Fanconi anemia on Saturday.
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